Ficus carcia or Fig is flowering plant of the Mulberry family belonging to the Asian species. Figs are native to the Middle East and Western Asia and has been cultivated for thousands of years.

The now commonly grown fruit is loaded with miraculous health benefits. Here are a few :

HEART DISEASES

Figs have an inhibitory effect on the triglyceride levels in blood, which predisposes heart to various atherosclerotic troubles. Triglycerides accumulate to constrict the lumen of blood vessels, producing stress on the heart and decreasing cardiac output, ultimately leading to stroke or heart failure.

WEIGHT LOSS

The high fiber content in figs slows digestion, making you feel less hungry. Fiber absorbs water and swells up in the stomach, making stretch receptors send signals of being full to the brain.  This lowers your appetite and helps you in weight loss.

LOWERS CHOLESTEROL

Figs are rich in soluble fiber called Pectin. Fiber moves through blood vessels moping off excess cholesterol from the blood vessels and taking it to the excretory system to be dumped from the body.

STRENGTHEN BONES

Being a rich source of Calcium, figs strengthen bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. It is also an abundant source of phosphorus which is necessary for the bone regeneration in case of a fracture or damage. Phosphorus makes up more than half of the bone, so a diet affluent in both phosphorus and calcium is necessary for the bones to stay strong and healthy.

URINARY CALCIUM LOSS

People who maintain a high sodium diet are susceptible to calcium loss through urine. THe high level of potassium